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1850 Practical Observations on Diseases of Women
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Description
Colour Plates, Early Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce
The second edition of this work, which was published in 1840.
Illustrated with ten plates - depicting nipples and medical apparatus such as speculum designs - two of which are hand coloured. Collated, complete.
The book focuses on common ailments affecting women, such as menstrual irregularities, uterine disorders, and complications during childbirth.
The work of William Jones, M.D. Physician to the Free Hospital for Women and Children.
With twelve pages of advertisements tipped in prior to the title page, and with an advertisement for 'Dr. Jones's original and improved Syphon Douche, Enema, and Universal Injecting Apparatus' to the rear pastedown.
Condition
In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bump to back strip head and tail, with small mark to back strip tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright, with light spotting and the odd handling mark.
Very Good
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